Aldridge, 28, averaged 23.2 points and 11.1 rebounds last season for the Portland Trail Blazers, who won 54 games and earned the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference before falling to San Antonio in the second round of the playoffs.

The three-time All-Star will become a free agent next summer, but is expected to sign a maximum contract extension to stay in Portland.

Jerry Colangelo said LaMarcus Aldridge told USA Basketball he's not available for FIBA World Cup. Could be last straw for Aldridge/re: USAB